The Documentary Cycle of the Month debuts a new venue at the Reus Museum: Amazomania opens Freedom
The Documentary of the Month cycle changes location and will now be shown at the Museu de Reus - La Llibertat, a landmark place recently renovated to meet current needs. This new location strengthens the cultural and historical connection with the city, with technical facilities prepared to offer a quality audiovisual experience.
The first screening at La Llibertat will be on September 16 with the documentary Amazomania, which delves into a story of adventure and conflict in the Amazon, arriving in Reus in the original version with Catalan subtitles.
Change of venue: why does it matter to the reader from Reus?
What does the Museu de Reus - La Llibertat bring to the screenings?
The museum has renovated its spaces and technical systems, ensuring optimal and accessible audiovisual projection. This means that the people of Reus will be able to enjoy a more comfortable and high-quality cultural experience, in a historic environment at the heart of the city.
When and How will the screenings take place?
The sessions will be held on the third Wednesday of each month at 6 p.m., with free admission until full capacity is reached. The format remains the same, but the space changes to a more central location with greater cultural prestige.
Amazomania: what is it and why watch it?
What is this documentary about?
Amazomania tells how in 1996 a Brazilian officer and a Swedish journalist captured footage of an isolated Korubo tribe in the Amazon. Three decades later, the film revisits this material to show the consequences of colonialism and the current territorial conflicts faced by the indigenous community.
What relevance does it have for the community and the city?
The documentary brings up universal themes such as the clash between cultures and the defense of indigenous peoples’ rights. For the residents of Reus, it is an opportunity to understand a global context from a local space, fostering reflection on history and social commitment.
Practical aspects and technical details
How to access the Documentary of the Month cycle?
Access is free and without prior reservation until full capacity is reached. The screenings will always be held at the Museu de Reus - La Llibertat, on the third Wednesday of each month at 6 p.m.
In what format is Amazomania screened?
Amazomania is screened in the original version with Catalan subtitles, which facilitates understanding and maintains fidelity to the film’s original message and its impact.
The transfer of the Documentary of the Month cycle to the Museu de Reus - La Llibertat is not only a physical change but a step forward to consolidate audiovisual culture in the city with greater quality and a deep meaning that connects history and current times.
Source of the article: Ajuntament de Reus
